NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Chest pain radiating to the left arm could indicate an acute cardiac event and requires immediate assessment due to potential for life-threatening complications
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Question: A nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Answer options:
- Client with a fractured ankle requesting pain medication ✅ Client with new onset chest pain radiating to the left arm
- Client awaiting discharge instructions after cataract surgery
- Client with a stable colostomy talking on the phone
Correct answer: Client with new onset chest pain radiating to the left arm
Explanation: Chest pain radiating to the left arm could indicate an acute cardiac event and requires immediate assessment due to potential for life-threatening complications. This is a classic "ABC" (airway, breathing, circulation) prioritization scenario.
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